Bridges
Is there a gap in your teeth when you smile or laugh? Do missing teeth affect your speech? Have you ever wondered if there is a solution? A dental bridge might be the answer.
A dental bridge is a fixed appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. Bridges are restorations that fill in a gap caused by missing teeth. They prevent the remaining teeth from shifting and provide a more stable surface for chewing. Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years.
Bridges consist of artificial teeth and crowns, which are ‘caps’ that go over the teeth on both sides of the bridge and serve as anchors to stabilize the bridge. Traditional bridges are usually made from porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.
Dental Crowns
As a trusted dentist, we offer crowns for cosmetic and restorative purposes so that our valued patients can enjoy their smiles while preserving their oral health. If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist may suggest the use of a fixed bridge and dental crowns.
The gap left by a missing tooth can cause the remaining teeth to shift or move. It is important for your oral health to replace the missing tooth or teeth, and fixed bridges are one of the solutions for doing so.
A crown may be recommended for a tooth that has been weakened by decay, fracture or failure of a large, previous restoration. A crown can return the tooth to its original and more natural size and shape. A crown is also recommended on teeth that have under gum Root canal treatment, to prevent fracture of an otherwise weakened tooth.
